National Republican., 1887-11-07

Manager A. B. Anderson is negotiating
for new play ian English success) for Mr..
Chanfrau, and It is his intention (as he tells
me) to take bis star on q European tour
next spring. Mr.. Anderson is an old Wash
ington boy, who began his theatrical career
National Theater. At one time he was
clerk in the Treasury Department, and he
dabbled In journalism on the staff OF the
Chronicle. He is proprietor OF the Chan
frau Combination, and his friends in this
city propose rendering him testimonial at
Harris's on Friday evening, the 11th in
slant. Manager Haynes, OF the Bijou
for splendid production Of exit" and
urge you to 90 and see 1t.
THE "ARABIAN NIGHTS"
which tonight begins a weeks engage
ment at the New National Theater, ia the
leading spectacular Of the present season,
and visits the national capital heralded by
a succession Of triumphant engagements
elsewhere. The piece was written, and the
costumes, effects and mechanism designed
by Capt. Alfred Thompson, and 1t contains
reproductions Of the English pantomimes,
embellished by novelties of startling char
acter. The personnel of some of the per-
formers is interesting. Nine. Dorst, who
dances In the Dolls Quadrille-which is
said to be the most signal novelty In the
ballet since the appearance Of the famous
Clodoche Quadrille troupein 1s69-came to
this country, at the age OF twelve, as q child
circus rider. She took lessons OF Nine.
Morlachi and later became pantomime
dancer. After her marriage with NJ. Dorst,
director Of the Clodoche troupe, they both
went to Paris, and first produced the can
can In pantomime theater OF their own,
After five years Of success In Paris NJ. Dorst
died, and his talented wife, accompanied by
the famous dancer, M. Orsti, Travelled
throughout Europe. At st. Petersburg, by
kirmes, and his majesty presented Nine.
Dorst with Jewels valued at 10000 francs.
Miss Lena Merville, sister of Marion
Elmore, is also seen In the Dolls' Quadrille.
She came to America originally with the
Colville Folly Company aud has always
been identified with the burlesque.
Miss Loie Fuller, who plays Aladdin, Is
one Of the promising burlesque actresses of
the American stage. When Miles 81 Barton
produced "Little Jack Shepherd' at the
New York Bijou Theater Miss Fuller was
selected to play the title role Her success
was instantaneous, and she played the part
throughout the season.
The Princess Balroubadore Is Miss May
Yohe, lady possessed Of remarkable per-
sonal beauty, and has a contralto voice of
phenomenal power.
OF the comedians I don't think need
say more than to mention their names ::
Richard Golden, VIM. Gill formerly with
Lydia Thompson), Tom Martin, Frank
Holland, and others of minor note. There
are thirty people 10 the chorus The scenic
effects, mechanism, and startling illusions
have commanded the most extravagant
encomiums from the press OF New York
and Chicago, and have made up my mind
to expect genuine treat In that superb and
gorgeous magnifcence which the true spec
tacular must embody In order to win the
high praise everywhere accorded "rhe
Arabian Nights" High class ballet
ia certainly revival. In by
gone. days Its popularity was uni
yersal; but, while so much claptrap has
been forced upon an indulgent public,
fancy the stage OF the New National will
afford us refreshing revelation this week.
This talk has been strictly to the point
not single dash OF nonsense. thought
the subjects deserved sober consideration,
and like to practice In the demure, once
in a while.
Come around to my box tonight. I'll
be glad to. see you. BILLY FORD.